Festool Fastfix Right Angle Chuck for CXS/TXS Drill (497951)
Festool Fastfix Right Angle Chuck for CXS/TXS Drill (497951)
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Key Features
Overview
The Festool 497951 FastFix Right Angle Chuck for CXS/TXS Drill is a right angle drill attachment made for Festool CXS and TXS cordless drills. This is a right angle chuck designed for angular drilling and screwdriving in narrow places. Model number 497951. If you do cabinet installs, hardware work, punch-list tasks, or finish carpentry where space gets tight fast, this attachment matters because it lets your compact Festool drill keep working where a straight chuck runs out of room.
The big benefit here is simple: you do not need to stop and grab a different dedicated right-angle tool just to finish one awkward hole or drive one screw near a side panel, hinge, joist, or stud. Festool's FastFix interface is built for quick changes, so you can move between drill functions in seconds. On real jobs that means less back-and-forth, fewer tools on the bench, and a cleaner workflow when you are fitting cabinets, working inside carcasses, or drilling in corners.
This attachment uses a 1/4 inch hex drive and is meant for close-quarters drilling and fastening. Festool also states that it accepts Centrotec or keyless chuck setups, which gives users more flexibility than a fixed-purpose adapter. If you already use Festool's interchangeable chuck system, that is the whole point here: one drill platform, multiple head configurations, less wasted motion.
Another detail that matters on the job is the rotating head. The chuck rotates 360 degrees and gives you 16 preset positions, so you can clock the head to suit the space instead of forcing your wrist and tool body into a bad angle. That is especially useful when you are driving screws near cabinet sides, reaching above installed casework, or working around obstructions where handle position matters just as much as bit access.
Festool lists a maximum screw size for softwood of 5 mm x 1-9/16" (40 mm), which helps set expectations. This is not about brute-force heavy structural fastening. It is about controlled access, clean placement, and getting into spaces a normal drill head cannot reach. Used the way it was intended, it is a problem-solver for finish work, light drilling, and routine fastening in confined areas.
Compatibility is important with this accessory. It is suitable for Festool CXS and TXS cordless drills, but it is not suitable for CXS/TXS 12 and CXS/TXS 18 models. If you are buying this for an older or classic CXS/TXS setup, it makes sense. If you are on the newer 12V or 18V versions, check fit before you order, because this is not a universal Festool right-angle head across every generation.
Who should buy it? Anyone already invested in the Festool compact drill system who regularly works in finished spaces, cabinetry, furniture assembly, service work, or trim. The Festool 497951 FastFix Right Angle Chuck for CXS/TXS Drill is not the accessory you buy for every task. It is the one you are glad you own when the screw is buried in a corner and a standard drill setup simply cannot get there.
Reach Fasteners a Standard Chuck Cannot
When you are working inside cabinets or up against finished surfaces, drill length becomes the problem. This right angle chuck changes that by putting the bit where you need it without making you switch to a larger specialty tool.
- Built for angular drilling and screwdriving in narrow places
- Useful between studs, joists, cabinets, and drawer spaces
Set the Head to Match the Space
The rotating design is what makes this attachment practical instead of gimmicky. You can position the head to suit the opening and keep the drill body in a more natural, controllable position.
- 360 degree rotating chuck with 16 preset positions
- FastFix connection helps you swap attachments quickly during the job
Key Specifications
| Tool Type | Right angle chuck attachment |
|---|---|
| Drive Size | 1/4 in hex |
| Rotation Positions | 16 presets |
| Head Rotation | 360 degrees |
| Maximum Screw Size in Softwood | 5 mm x 1-9/16" (40 mm) |
| Weight | 8.1 oz (0.23 kg) |
| Chuck Compatibility | Accepts Festool Centrotec or keyless chuck |
| Quantity | 1 |
Compatibility
Built For
Pro Tip
Before you start a run of cabinet screws, rotate the head to line the bit up with the opening instead of twisting your wrist to make the tool fit. The 16 preset positions are there to keep the drill body comfortable and the bit seated better in awkward spaces.
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Tool Nut's Take
Small Accessory, Big Problem Solver
The Festool 497951 FastFix Right Angle Chuck for CXS/TXS Drill is the kind of attachment that earns its keep the first time a screw is buried in a corner and your standard setup will not reach.
- Who it's for: Festool CXS and TXS users doing cabinet work, finish work, service calls, and other jobs where access is tighter than power demands.
- Why it stands out: The FastFix interface, 360 degree rotation, and 16 preset positions make it more useful and more dialed-in than a generic right-angle adapter.
- Worth knowing: This is an access tool, not a heavy structural fastening head, and it does not fit CXS/TXS 12 or 18 models.
Common Questions
- What is this accessory used for? It is used for drilling and screwdriving in narrow or obstructed spaces where a standard drill chuck cannot fit comfortably.
- Which Festool drills does it fit? It is suitable for Festool CXS and TXS cordless drills.
- Does it fit CXS/TXS 12 or CXS/TXS 18 drills? No. It is not suitable for CXS/TXS 12 and CXS/TXS 18 models.
- What bit or chuck interface does it use? It uses a 1/4 inch hex drive and also accepts Festool Centrotec or keyless chuck setups.
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